Buses from Madrid to Bilbao
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Madrid to Bilbao
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The fastest buses
from Madrid
to Bilbao
Fastest Journey
4h 5m
Average
4h 34m
Buses per day
23
Distance
323 km
Of the 23 bus that leave Madrid for Bilbao every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct bus cover the 323 km distance in an average of 4h 34m but if you time it right, some bus will get you there in just 4h 5m .
The slowest bus will take 5h 20m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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The cheapest buses
from Madrid
to Bilbao
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Bilbao will cost around $ 49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 38.
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Journey Summary
Madrid to Bilbao Bus Information
| Avg. Bus Duration: | 5 hours 39 minutes | |
| Coach Ticket Price: | $38 | |
| Buses depart from: | Madrid | |
| Bus arrives in: | Bilbao | |
| Distance: | 323 km | |
| Bus Companies: | Alsa |
Buses from Madrid to Bilbao
Buses in Spain are an affordable way to travel between cities. A number of bus companies offer domestic and international routes. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao are operated by Spanish provider, ALSA with up to 20 departures a day. The first bus leaves in the early hours of the morning, while the last departure at around 8:30 p.m. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao require a journey time of approximately 4 hours.
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Madrid to Bilbao Bus Cost
Average prices for buses from Madrid to Bilbao when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€31 |
1 Day in Advance |
€31 |
1 Week in Advance |
€31 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€31 |
1 Month in Advance |
€31 |
3 Months in Advance |
€31 |
Madrid to Bilbao Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than both and train it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 4 hours to arrive in Bilbao.
All Madrid to Bilbao buses are run by ALSA.- Most buses are direct, depart from Madrid's Intercam Av. America bus station and arrive at Bilbao bus station.
- Traveling from Madrid to Bilbao by bus takes as little as 4 hours and 5 minutes to arrive in Bilbao.
- Most travelers book their Madrid to Bilbao bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Taking the Bus from Madrid
Buses from Madrid to Bilbao leave from the Intercambiador de Transporte bus station, located on Avenida de America, which has good local transport links by bus and metro to the rest of the city and the suburbs. Madrid's efficient and extensive transport network is supplemented by regular night bus routes. Taxis are also available at the bus station.
Getting into Madrid by Bus
Bilbao is a bustling port and the capital of Vizcaya in the Basque Region of Northern Spain and is situated on the tidal Nervión River. Bilbao enjoys a mild climate, more temperate than much of Spain and has become increasingly popular, with visitors enjoying the art and architecture of the modernist Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry. Other attractions are the Basque Museum and La Ria Maritime Museum. Bilbao's Old Town, or Casco Viejo, has seven streets full of interesting shops and cafes. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao arrive at the TermiBus Station, which is linked by tram to central Bilbao. Bilbao has plenty of public transport options, including a Metro line, frequent Bilbobus City buses, one EuskoTran tram line, and the BizkaiBus service which covers surrounding regions and coastal towns. Bilbao has a weekend night bus service, while taxis are also available at the station.
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Metro lines 6
Bus lines 8, 102, 113, 148, 152, 156, N11
Suburban train lines C1, C5, C7, C10
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